UNIT 1 CH. 1 & 3

THE POWER OF FOOD

• Food is essential for survival but can add to the enjoyment of life. • Good food choices help you stay well,

physically, mentally and emotionally. • When you choose foods that have all good

nutrients then you have nutrition. • Nutrition is a branch of science that studies

nutrients and how the body uses them • It also refers to the combination of nutrients in

a person’s diet.

THE JOYS OF FOOD

• Food satisfies the senses and makes you feel good. • Food helps strengthen social ties • Food provides comfort • Comfort foods may also slow the release of stress

hormones• Food also provides entertainment, adventure,

creative avenues and career possiblities.

THE US FOOD SUPPLY

• The US has abundant resources for growing food. • Those include: temperate climate, plentiful water

supply and wide spread farm and pasture land. • Food Producers- • Main US Producers: Farms, Ranches, and Fisheries • Due to technological advances many of the food

products you consume travel hundreds and thousands of miles to get to your table.

• The US produces enough food not only for domestic use but also for export as well.

THE US FOOD SUPPLY CONTINUED

• Many family farms have been absorbed into large operations only specializing in one crop. • This is an efficient form of farming, but it does cause

harm to the ecosystem • Due to the mass production of food, genetic

modifications in food and transportation, many people are turning to locally grown food outlets. • Such as: Farmers Markets, Community Supported

Agriculture Projects, Urban Gardens, and other programs that make it possible to “eat local”.

FOOD PROCESSORS• Once harvested most food is sent to a processor in

order to be cut, cooked, canned, dried, or frozen. • An important role of processors is to keep

perishable foods from spoiling. • Food Processors make food shelf stable and in

some cases extend food’s shelf life. • 5 Common Preservation Practices: • Canning• Freezing• Curing• Drying• Freeze-Drying• Controlled Atmosphere Storage

FOOD ADDITIVES • Food Additive: A substance added to food

for a specific reason during processing. • Some are have natural properties, other are chemical

• The FDA monitors the safe use of additives• Food Additives are commonly used for the

following:• Color• Adding Flavor• Improving Nutrition• Increasing Shelf Life• Maintaining Texture• Helping Foods age

REMAINING STEPS TO THE US FOOD SUPPLY

• Packaging: • Final step in processing• Packaging materials include: paper, plastic, glass,

aluminum, and lightweight steel. • Food Distributors: • A large warehouse with controlled temperatures where

food is stored until it is shipped to food retailers. • Food Retailers: • Supermarkets are the most common• Retailers sell shelf space to food companies to carry their

food products. • The shelves at eye level are more expensive than those

above or below eye level.

GLOBAL FOOD PROBLEMS •Global hunger has many complex causes including…• Economics • Subsistence farming: families raising their own

food on a small plot of land. • Inefficient Methods• Natural Disasters • Rapid Population Growth • Fuel Shortages • Conflicts and Politics

CAUSES OF WORLD FOOD PROBLEM

Problems of the Developing World1. Underdevelopment2. Excessive population growth3. Lack of nutrition knowledge4. Insufficient government attention to

the rural sector

WORLD HUNGER FACTS•150 million children suffer from malnutrition•Everyday 35,000 children die because they didn’t have enough to eat•Every year, 11 million children die from a lack of food.

•At least ¾ of a billion people suffer from some form of malnutrition. •About 50,000 people die each day as a result of malnutrition. •800 million people know what it is like to go to bed hungry. •About 200 million children under the age of 5 are underweight.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?Citizens in the Unite States make up 6% of the

world’s population and consume 40% of the resources of the world.

Who do you think suffers the most• Women• Children • Elderly • Those who are ill

SOLUTIONS

• Increased food supply- Genetically modified foods. • Organic Food Production• A way of farming that does not hurt the

environment • Does not use pesticides or artificial fertilizers• Soil is fertilized with compost and animal manure • Organically raised animals are raised more

humanely and fed healthier feed that is free of chemicals and drugs.

OTHER SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL FOOD PROBLEMS

•Other Solutions: • Agroforestry • Hydroponics• Aquaculture• Developing alternative food sources: Wind

and Solar energy

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

• Practice Sustainable living: making life choices to meet your own needs while protecting the environment. • Buying locally grown foods• Repair appliances and clothing instead of

buying new• Bike to school instead of driving• Use less water on a daily basis

THE WORLD ECONOMY GAME

DIRECTIONS

1. Take five color chips, one of each color.

DIRECTIONS

2. Stand up and go trade two chips for two chips with someone who does not sit at your table!

(Trade any color you choose!)

DIRECTIONS

3. Trade three chips for three chips with someone else who does not sit at your table!

(Trade any color you choose!)

DIRECTIONS

4. Trade one chip for one chip with someone else who does not sit at your table!(Trade any color you choose!)

DIRECTIONS

4. Trade two chips for two chips with someone else who does not sit at your table!

(Trade any color you choose!)

DIRECTIONS

5. Go sit down at your table and count up your team’s points…

But keep your PERSONAL chips to yourself!-- Do NOT combine them and mix together!!!!!

VALUESChips and their value:• Yellow- 50 points•White- 25 points• Red- 15 points•Green- 10 points• Blue- 5 points

Combination Values• 2 of a kind- 0 extra pts • 3 of a kind- 5 extra pts• 4 of a kind- 10 extra pts• 5 of a kind- 20 extra pts

TOP SCORING TEAM

• Make up new rules to the game.• What chips do you start out with?• Who can trade?• Be creative!